The end of the year is right around the corner, which means your facility should be clearing out the old and getting ready for the new. Some of the issues to address for the cleaning up of 2021 and preparing for 2022 hazardous waste disposal include making sure your records are in order for HAZMAT […]
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As 2022 gets closer, hazardous waste generators, including disposal facilities, storage, and treatment facilities, need to begin their end-of-year efforts in getting everything in order before the new year. Some of the questions you should answer to ensure all events have been addressed, and all your files are in order, include: – Have you had
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The management of containerized wastes that are reactive, ignitable, or incompatible has to follow strict regulations under the Code of Federal Regulations 265.177 (found under Title 40 of the Environmental Protection Agency Rules.) According to this regulation: – Storage containers that contain hazardous waste that is not compatible with any other waste stored near it
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An episodic event is when an incident that doesn’t normally occur during a hazardous waste generator’s operations ends up with the generator exceeding the limits that are normal for their category during a month. Episodic events can occur with both small quantity generators and very small generators. A planned episodic event can be the result
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Two of the main reasons you need to perform a chemical cleanout to start your academic year out safely are your regulatory obligations and for health and safety reasons. Regulatory Obligations: Under Section 34 of the EPA (Environmental Protection Act) it is your duty of care when chemical waste is present in your facility. The
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Laboratories in educational institutes and government agencies create hazardous wastes they are required to dispose of each year. Properly following EPA guidelines in handling these wastes can be challenging, but is imperative for public safety and health. Lab-packing is a method used for disposing of these materials which is a cost-effective decommission process of lab
Hazardous waste is a material with properties that are considered dangerous or can cause harmful effects to the environment or human health. This type of waste can come from a multitude of sources including batteries, industrial manufacturing processes, laboratories, and more. It can also be in different forms, including sludges, solids, gases, and liquids. Defining
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From your cleaning supply rooms to your science labs, educational facilities have a variety of hazardous waste. With the summer months fast approaching, a chemical waste cleanout must be planned to properly dispose of your hazardous wastes. This disposal must be completed safely and follow compliance rules. Environmental Marketing Services is the expert in the
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It is that time of year when you have to start thinking about closing down the science lab in school for the summer. Whether you are a private, public, university, or undergrad facility, as the year winds down, so does the budget that you will need a portion of to facilitate the clean-out of the
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It is a complex operation when you decide to move a laboratory. Large moves might involve a contracted relocation service, such as Environmental Marketing Services. These services will ensure the moving process is done with minimal delays, your property is protected against loss or damage, and reduces your risk of injuries. While you prepare to
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